GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus Black
GMKtec
75 Overall Score
vs
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Black 2015
Dell
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus Black
No customer feedback yet
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Black 2015
75 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Overall, users appreciate the refurbished tower for its fast CPU, ample RAM (32GB), and excellent customer service, though several noted WiFi issues and some reported SSD errors or update problems. Verified buyers highlight good value and solid performance but caution that WiFi may be unreliable, and one French user mentioned language setup difficulties. The sentiment is generally positive with notable technical concerns.
Pros
- Fast CPU performance
- Large 32GB RAM
- Great customer service
- Good value for money
- Seamless network integration
Cons
- Unreliable WiFi connectivity
- SSD errors within weeks
- Windows 11 update issues
- Glitchy keyboard included
- Only English interface initially
Customer service 4
Wifi connectivity 3
Value for money 4
Hardware performance 5
Ssd reliability 1
Windows 11 issues 3
Scores
Business
Compact
Home Office
Developer
Workstation
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus | Dell OptiPlex 7040 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS★ | Intel 6th Generation Core i7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 5.1 GHz★ | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | 8 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M★ | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | sff |
| PSU | 120W★ | — |
| Weight | — | 4.63 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 5 | 9★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 x 2 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 2.1 | 2x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ | — |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus Black
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong storage (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Black 2015
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong reliability (69th percentile)
- Strong ram (66th percentile)
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average cpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Winner: GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.